- National Breast Cancer Foundation
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This article is about the organisation in Australia. For the organisation in the United States, see National Breast Cancer Foundation (Texas).
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded national organisation in Australia, supporting and promoting research for the prevention and cure of breast cancer.
Since the establishment of the NBCF in 1994, over $67 million has been awarded to 256 research projects across Australia to improve the health and well-being of breast cancer victims. Research programs funded by the NBCF cover every aspect of breast cancer, from increasing understanding of genetics to improving ways to support women and their families.
Underpinning the NBCF’s approach is the National Action Plan for Breast Cancer Research and Funding, a blueprint for accelerating our knowledge and understanding of breast cancer. The National Action Plan focuses on funding collaborations with other like-minded organisations, including the state-based Cancer Councils and Cancer Australia. This ensures a long-term, cost effective and coordinated approach to research while providing an opportunity to accurately monitor and report outcomes to supporters.
The NBCF does not receive any government funding, and therefore relies on corporate and community support to continue its work. Key fund-raising initiatives of the NBCF are October Pink Ribbon campaigns, including Pink Ribbon Breakfasts, Pink Ribbon Day, Pink Magazine, Global Illumination and Pink Ribbon Licensed Product. In addition, the NBCF works with a range of corporate partners on cause-related campaigns.
The NBCF also works with third parties on major fund raising events such as the Mother’s Day Classic, a national walk or run for breast cancer held annually, and reaches the youth market through the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign.
“Hope is one of the greatest gifts we have been given. It carries no price tag but its value is priceless. We cling to it when the future looks uncertain and praise it when things turn out better than we could have ever imagined. Hope is the foundation on which we build our dreams and aspirations. It has been the cornerstone upon which ordinary people have accomplished extraordinary things.” Sandy Lynam Clough
Patron and Ambassadors
NBCF Patron:
NBCF Ambassadors
- Abbe Sweetman
- Ada Nicodemou
- Alice Mills
- Australian Girls Choir
- Brigitte Duclos
- Catriona Rowntree
- Cindy Pan
- Corinne Grant
- Deborah Hutton
- Duncan Armstrong
- Fifi Box
- Gai Waterhouse
- George McEncroe
- Georgie Gardner
- Gretel Killeen
- Jane Flemming
- Juanita Phillips
- Karl Stefanovic
- Kate Ceberano
- Katrina Warren
- Kerri-Anne Kennerley
- Kim Watkins
- Lyndsey Rodrigues (Pink Hope)
- Lauren Phillips
- Layne Beachley
- Lisa Wilkinson
- Liz Ellis
- Mel Doyle
- Mel Symons
- Melinda Gainsford-Taylor
- Michael Moore
- Natalie Bassingthwaighte
- Natarsha Belling
- Rebecca Gibney
- Sami Lukis
- Sara Groen
- Sharyn Ghidella
- Shelley Craft
- Sonia Kruger
- Sophie Falkiner
- Tracey Spicer
- Virginia Gay
- Yumi Stynes
- Zoe Ventoura
- Zoe Naylor
NBCF Sports Ambassadors:
References
- "Celebs unite for National Breast Cancer Foundation". The Daily Telegraph (Australia). August 21, 2008. http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/perth-confidential/celebs-unite-for-national-breast-cancer-foundation/story-e6frg30l-1111117267612. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
External links
Categories:- Breast cancer organizations
- Organizations established in 1994
- Medical and health organisations based in Australia
- Organisations based in Sydney
- Health charities
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